The Band of Heathens Share New Version of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” The Band of Heathens have shared a new track, their version of “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” While best known as a hit song first performed by John Denver, the song was also recorded by Ray Charles on his seminal 1972 album…
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C-Wired Presents The New ‘OMEGA EP’
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C-Wired, who likes to think of himself as the sage of song, lives by the motto, “do no harm and stay out of jail.” In other words, even though he’s now a grandfather, he nevertheless lives life as a free spirit. The music he creates is lyrical folk-rock. With “Anna Kissed the Sky,” C-Wired sings…
Dev09 drops video for dark-edge pop cut, “Bored” on No Jumper
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It’s always been about music. Born in South Bend, Indiana, the 21-year old Dev09 sang before she could talk. Sing-alongs to Frank Sinatra on car rides, to Verdi at dinner, and to all of the Nina Simone and Wilco, New Order, Nirvana, English Beat, Libertines, and Charlie Parker that played when her mom was cooking…
Tommy Genesis debuts self-directed video for “100 Bad”
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“100 Bad,” the lead single from Genesis’ highly anticipated debut album releasing this year, is receiving early critical praise with Highsnobiety and Nylon dubbing the song an “anthem.” The Charlie Heat produced track is the first song the pair made together. Genesis explains, “’100 Bad’ is the track on the album that still sounds familiar.…
How to Store Musical Instruments for Long Periods of Time
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Many musicians end up needing to store musical instruments at some point in their careers. The problem, though, is that being stored in the wrong condition can damage your instruments or even ruin them permanently. Here’s what you need to know to safely store your musical instruments for long periods of time. Make Sure They’re…
Tough On Fridays New Single ‘Let Down’
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Have you been to Texas? Known as the ‘Lone Star State,” Texas has so much to offer. First of all, it is one of the largest states in the USA. Second, iconic cities are all spread around between Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, but there is a little place on the map that has something…
SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 31, 2018 @ 11 AM EST
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Garth Adam New Single ‘Seawall’ LAUREN SANDERSON RELEASES VIDEO FOR “THE ONLY ONE” Completely self-made, the songstress quietly cooked up her self-released EP Spaces in 2017. Upon release, it captured #1 on iTunes Top R&B Albums Chart with no traditional promotion. Additionally, singles like “Fake Love” and “Anyone” [feat. Former Vandal] would both crack the…
New Video SPiN “What’s It Gonna Take”
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Philadelphia-based rock band SPiN have established themselves through touring, licensing their songs to TV and film, charting on radio, a #1 song on the iTunes Indie charts, buzz on popular music blogs, a social media presence of 30k fans, and a viral video (“Zombie Girl” has over 8 million views). They combine alternative rock with…
Black Futures release new single ‘Trance’
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Following their incredible performance at Reading & Leeds last weekend, industrial noise-punk duo Black Futures have released their new single, ‘Trance’, as well as announcing the release of a very special, limited-edition, vinyl only EP. A barrage of undulating tones and sonic euphoria, ‘Trance’ weaves between anthemic hooks and chaotic instrumentals, juxtaposing glistening vocals with…
Grant Duncan New EP ‘On Solid Ground’
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Grant Duncan goes for a classic rock and roll fervor with the passionate “On Solid Ground”. By keeping things to the absolute essentials, the free-spirited, garage rock vibe works wonders. Tying all of this together is Grant Duncan’s impeccable vocals that seem to possess a dreamy quality, as they rise above the rest of the…
Monica Aben – ‘Almost Good Enough’ single
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Raised in a varied musical household – her mother was a professional Polynesian dancer and her father was a vinyl enthusiast – Monica Aben considers herself emotional, but not damaged. “If I’m not between a three and an eight on the emotional scale, I’m crying,” she says, laughing. Co-written with her close friend April Bender,…
SABRINA CLAUDIO UNVEILS STUNNING NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MESSAGES FROM HER”
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After receiving praise for her new music project “No Rain, No Flowers,” critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Sabrina Claudio has unveiled a stunning and emotional video for the song “Messages From Her.” The video directed by Ozzie Pullin beautifully captures the songs self-reflection and yearning to speak to one’s childhood self for perspective on what life and…
The Digital Asteroid that is Social Media killed the A&R Execs
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Long – long ago ambitious musicians would call clubs and beg for gigs, then round up all of their friends and relatives to support them at their shows, rent, steal or buy a Ford Transit van and drive from town to town and from college to college playing for ticket sales and as many t-shirts…
New Video By The Silver Snails “Dancing With The Stars”
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The Silver Snails are a band with a goal (to create the world’s finest pop rock) and a mission (to open human hearts through sound, light, and word) as lofty as they come. Their uncompromising, hands-on approach to quality and craftsmanship resonates across their media and branding, starting with their calling-card song and video, “Dancing…
TALES announce new band name, new single and clip ‘SO BLUE’
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Written alongside Timberwolf, So Blue is a lush one, with exquisite strings and horns arrangements, sitting perfectly atop a bed of gentle indie folk guitars and percussion. There’s a lot going on, but everything fits well into place, as Tales’ thoughtful lyricism also floats above it all. The clip is fittingly intense and beautiful (watch…
Ross La Vel Releases LP ‘For The Lady’
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If you’re as devout a music enthusiast as I am, odds are you probably know who Ross La Vel is and just how major an imprint he left on the Australian pop scene that he rocked some three decades ago. But if you’re just a casual listener, you’ve probably got no idea who or what…
The PĂC New Hit Single ‘Love’s Holiday’ (Cover)
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The PĂC goes for a soulful timeless sound with their meticulous cover of “Love’s Holiday”. Updating all the right little elements, they maintain the romantic tenderness of the original while offering their own unique take. A full, rich sound helps to guide the song along for they incorporate a wide variety of instrumentation into the…
Strong Asian Mothers show their dark side on energetic new single ‘All I Do’
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Today, London based trio Strong Asian Mothers release their new single ‘All I Do’. Showing off a darker side to their pop/hip-hop hybrid, the new track is a whirlwind journey of stuttering percussion, brass stabs, eerie sustained synth chords and ever-increasing energy. Maintaining their all important, healthy dose of fun and lightheartedness – ‘All I…
@skopemag Q&A Featuring Alicia, Paxton & Kristen of Auburn Road
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Hello Wednesday August 29, 2018, we are here and it feels so good. Today we have the amazing country-pop trio Auburn Road. Anyone who denies that country-pop is producing hits after hits these days are living under a rock. Auburn Road is Alicia Paulson, Paxton Martin and Kristen Brown. These three lifelong friends released their…
New Video By SadGirl “Breakfast For 2?”
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Filmmaking technology has come a long way since the mid-sixties. Yet for certain aficionados, there’s no substitute for the look and feel of Super 8 film. There’s a fragile quality to Super 8 – a visual vulnerability – that has long drawn independent filmmakers to the format. Super 8 movies already felt nostalgic when the…
Dr King New Single ‘Love Is A Drug’ Feat Jackie Foster
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This is a crucial moment in the storied history of R&B music. 2018 has seen a flurry of talented soul singers rising to the forefront of culture like no other year in recent memory, and it’s been impossible not to notice the enormous spike in R&B’s international visibility as a result. One of the most…
Beacon announce new LP ‘Gravity Pairs’ + New “Be My Organ” video out today
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Returning home to New York in 2016, four years and several tours since the duo’s first release with Ghostly International, Thomas Mullarney III and Jacob Gossett knew the next direction would be different. Together they embarked on open-ended sessions, adopting a more linear style of songwriting compared to their previous loop and texture-driven method. They…
Ishani Returns with ‘Dark Angel’ to build awareness for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
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Ishani’s ‘Dark Angel’ may be her best song yet, but the difficulty with such an assertion is that it belies the pains involved in creating it. ‘Dark Angel’ is certainly the most difficult to write of all her songs so far. “I have lost close friends to suicide,” she says of the song’s subject, “and…
Hoodrich Pablo Juan Recruits BlocBoy JB for the Surreal and Psychedelic “Tik Tok” Video
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Radiating a low-key menace that belies his nimble flow, ATL’s Hoodrich Pablo Juan is a major figure in the trap game. Deploying a triplet flow above a lurching instrumental courtesy of Danny Wolf, Pablo Juan assumes the role of a lothario on “Tik Tok.” Connecting with an XXL Freshman, hyperactive Tennessee rapper BlocBoy JB, Pablo…
Shane Guerrette New Single ‘Nomadic Soul’
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Originally from the Albany, New York area, 21 year old Shane Guerrette draws from a variety of rock and blues influences, transmutes those sounds through his own experiences and artistic sensibility, with an eye towards producing a varied and individual release rather than a tasty riff on past glories not his own. His recently released…
Kodaline release new single ‘Head Held High’ on Sony Music
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Kodaline release their brand new single ‘Head Held High’ taken from their eagerly anticipated new album ‘Politics Of living’ impacting September 28th on Sony Music. ‘Head Held High’ is a mandolin-driven slice of summer pop with a powerful message guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and is one of the standout tracks…
Death Valley Girls Release New Video “Disaster (Is What We’re After)”
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Even among rock stars, Iggy Pop is a legend: he’s the proto-punk, the wild man of post-industrial Michigan, the stage dynamo who made art out of pain, rage, and speed, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who remains a defiant outsider. If Iggy Pop likes your music, that’s something to celebrate, because Iggy doesn’t…
New Video By Tancred “Something Else”
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Jess Abbott, also known as Tancred, is a woman with many talents and preferences. Originally apart of the girl band powerhouse known as Now, Now she takes the present moment to redefine her role outside the group. Tancred takes the women’s movement and morphs it into a riot. With a natural Kate Nash and Mitski…
Cammi Summer Drops new single ‘Stranger’
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Vaulting over the wall that separates the underground from the mainstream is a task that takes most artists years, regardless of how much talent they do – or don’t – bring to the table with them. To say that Cammi Summer is an exceptional case would be putting it quite mildly when you consider that…
Odella New Single “Shine”
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The perfect title for this song because it shines through instantly from the moment you hit Play to the very last note. “Shine” delivers on all levels with a catchy hook that never quits. Odella has created a track that can be enjoyed by many people from all walks of life. With its simplicity and…
Cleveland’s Doe Boy Feels The Love in a New Video
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A Cleveland native with more connects in the trap game than most ATLiens, Freebandz signee Doe Boy specializes in cerebral and confident rap music. Posting up in his hometown with a couple dozen of Ohio’s realest, Doe Boy issues a word of warning on “Ain’t No Love,” his latest video. Swimming in a atmospheric trap…
@skopemag Q&A Featuring Fabp aka Fabpz the Freelancer
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So we have made it back on this Monday morning. The final Monday for August and the end of summer is upon us. But no need to be upset as we have Fabpz the Freelancer with us today. Fabp aka Fabpz the Freelancer, is an example of an artist who can do it all. Rap,…
NYA Offers Stream Of New ‘SOUTHLAND’ EP
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NYA is a twenty two year old singer/songwriter artfully stumbling through self discovery in her newest EP Southland. Southland transitions NYA into a more adult headspace, while continuing to experiment with genre bending sounds. Whether bearing witness to the destructive need for connection in the classic ballad “Shallow”, reflecting on the extremes of love and…
New Video By KURT VILE “Loading Zone”
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Coming out of his shell from Philadelphia, Kurt Vile has been commanding the streets ever since he found his direction. Originally starting the prominent band The War on Drugs in 2005, he has earned the title of an effortless rock star. Due to creative differences, he wandered away from the group as his own lone…
Tips to keep in mind while choosing stone pavers and yard flaggers
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A house will only look beautiful when its surroundings are beautiful as well. Once someone has stepped foot in your compound, they should be happy with the way your house and your walkway look. The walkway is a great factor that will determine the comfort levels you and your guests feel. When creating a garden…
YOUNG ASIAN COMPOSER ABOUT TO TAKE ON CARNEGIE HALL
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It has become common place that more and more Chinese performers of all types are painting the music scene red. Acts like Princess Long Long, Feifei Yang, Camellia Cheung and so on have made their mark nationally. Among these bright stars is newcomer Ms. Lou who has grown to be a pure talent in her…
Andrea Desmond New EP ‘Brighter Than The Stars’
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Andrea Desmond delves into a beautiful pop perfection with the gorgeous “Brighter Than The Stars”. Multifaceted and multilayered, the songs swirl about with such colorful flourishes. Heavily grounded in pop, the pieces radiate a sense of optimism. The arrangements feel fantastic, infused with a tremendous amount of energy. Rather beautiful, Andrea Desmond proves to be…
How can online shopping be beneficial?
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Today’s era is all about digitization, technology has evolved a lot and with such advancements, people are now able to buy all the things of need using their smart phones or laptops simply by making use of the internet. Online shopping provides a person with ease to shop anywhere, anytime without any hassle. Online sellers…
MAXXWELL Release “She’s Mine” Music Video
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Swiss hardrock/metal band, MAXXWELL, have released a new music video for “She’s Mine”, the track is taken from their fourth album ‘Metalized’, which will be released on September 21, 2018. The video was filmed during MAXXWELL’s Swiss tour with their friends of SHAKRA, and can be viewed here @skopemag. MAXXWELL is ready to conquer the…
Internet: Best for Entertaining Contemporary People
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The internet is considered to be one of the world’s largest sources of knowledge. Millions of computer network systems collect huge amounts of information so that they could be shared as well as updated without any sort of limit. Have you imagined exactly how many activities can you indulge in via the ever-expanding web world?…
